Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts19. Section 42 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following sections are substituted:
“41A. (1) Before the expiry of the term of office of the Master, the Executive may, by instrument, extend the term for a specified period.
“(2) Before the expiry of a term of office of the Master which has been extended under subsection (1) or this subsection, the Executive may, by instrument, further extend the term for a specified period.
“(3) This section does not authorise the Executive to extend or to extend further the term of office of the Master for a period that will expire after he or she attains the age of 70 years.
“41B. In relation to matters not provided for by this Act, the Master holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) as are determined in writing by the Executive.
“41C. (1) The Master is not, without the written approval of the Executive, entitled to—
(a) engage in remunerative employment otherwise than in connection with the duties of office as a Master or any office, appointment or commission held by him or her in the Defence Force of the Commonwealth; or
(b) accept appointment to another office under a law of the Territory, the Commonwealth, a State or another Territory.
“(2) The Executive shall consult with the Chief Justice before giving the approval.
“42. Before proceeding to perform the functions of office, the Master shall take an oath or affirmation in accordance with Form 1 in the Schedule before a Judge.”.